Population 431 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 4850 Postal code 4850 | Established 1880 Founded 1880 Local time Wednesday 2:03 PM | |
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Halifax is a town in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, Queensland, Australia, on the Herbert River, 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Ingham.
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Map of Halifax QLD 4850, Australia
At the 2011 census, Halifax had a population of 431.
Early history
August Anderssen, a blacksmith, purchased the land in 1880 after which time the land was turned into sugar plantations.
Halifax Post Office opened on 23 August 1886.
Local facilities
The town has a Town hall, public library and regular community markets.
Heritage listings
Halifax has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
References
Halifax, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA